HBOT Articles
Read recent articles focusing on how hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been used to treat a variety of conditions, as well as the latest findings in HBOT.
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy help with Osteoradionecrosis – “delayed radiation damage”?
January 23, 2017Osteoradionecrosis Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is bone that has died as a complication of radiation therapy. It occurs because radiation inevitably destroys normal cells and blood vessels, as well as…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy help with Radiation Damage – Soft Tissue Radionecrosis?
January 16, 2017Radionecrosis *Radionecrosis is a complication of cancer radiation therapy, especially external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). Necrosis means the death of cells in bones, organs, and soft tissues.…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) help to heal sports injuries?
January 9, 2017Sports Injuries Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help athletes at all skill levels heal more quickly and get back to their favorite pursuit. Many sports injuries involve strains and sprains, which…
What is the web video series “Breathing Your Way to Wellness with Brian Propp”?
January 8, 2017OXYGEN OASIS HYPERBARIC WELLNESS CENTER PRESENTS WEB SERIES “BREATHING YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS WITH BRIAN PROPP” Philadelphia Flyer Hall of Famer hosts monthly wellness series featuring the…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) help to treat a Concussion?
December 9, 2016Concussion HBOT is being studied in the treatment of concussion and post-concussion syndrome with promising results. Concussion, a mild traumatic brain injury, is a common sports injury. In,…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) help Chronic Fatigue?
December 8, 2016Chronic Fatigue The National Library of Medicine and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as “a disorder that causes extreme fatigue. This fatigue is…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) help with Cerebral Palsy?
December 7, 2016Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy is a group of disorders usually characterized by impaired motor function. The exact cause of the disease is usually difficult to pinpoint but can be due to trauma or…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) help with Fibromyalgia?
November 28, 2016Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia (FM) or fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain disorder. Symptoms include widespread or localized muscle and joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and tenderness. Most…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) help with Neuropathy (peripheral and lower extremities)?
November 26, 2016Neuropathy Emerging research confirms that neuropathy is primarily caused by a lack of oxygen. This can be the result of poor blood circulation, pinching of sciatic nerve or its local blood supply,…